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Dumbbells Butterfly Inclined

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Exercise Profile

Primary muscles:

Chest

Secondary muscles:

Shoulders, Chest

Equipment:

Dumbbell

Difficulty:

Beginner

Dumbbells Butterfly Inclined Overview

The dumbbells Butterfly inclined workout primarily engages the chest muscles, providing an effective chest workout.

By using dumbbells, this exercise targets the pectoral muscles without overstating the impact on secondary muscles.

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Dumbbells Butterfly Inclined Instructions

  1. Set an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other, and lie face down on the bench.
  3. Extend your arms straight out to the sides, with a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. Keeping your arms straight, raise the dumbbells up towards the ceiling in a sweeping motion.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Dumbbells Butterfly Inclined Tips

  1. Start with a light weight dumbbell that you can comfortably lift and control.
  2. Lie down on an incline bench with your feet planted firmly on the ground.
  3. Hold the dumbbells with an overhand grip, palms facing forward, and arms extended straight above your chest.
  4. Lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a controlled motion, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  5. Focus on squeezing your chest muscles as you bring the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
  6. Avoid arching your back or using momentum to lift the weights, as this takes away from targeting your chest.
  7. Remember to breathe throughout the exercise, inhaling as you lower the dumbbells and exhaling as you lift them up.

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